Calling Dr. Gillespie
“The Case of the Trainwhistle Murderer!”
Synopsis
Dr. Kildare's friend Dr. Gillespie is called in to investigate when a young man suffering from mental problems disappears on a killing spree.
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Top Cast
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Lionel Barrymore
Dr. Leonard Gillespie
Philip Dorn
Dr. John Hunter Gerniede
Donna Reed
Marcia Bradburn
Phil Brown
Roy Todwell
Nat Pendleton
Joe Weyman
Alma Kruger
Molly Byrd
Mary Nash
Emma Hope
Walter Kingsford
Dr. Carew
Nell Craig
Nosey Parker
Ruth Tobey
Susan Prentiss
Jonathan Hale
Frank M. Todwell
Charles Dingle
Dr. Ward O. Kenwood
Marie Blake
Sally
Nana Bryant
Mrs. Todwell
Eddie Acuff
Clifford
Robin Raymond
Bubbles
Ava Gardner
Student (uncredited)
Emmett Vogan
Lt. Clifton (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold S. Bucquet
- Screenplay & Story
- Willis Goldbeck, Harry Ruskin
- Original Score
- Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Original Title
- Calling Dr. Gillespie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold S. Bucquet
Willis Goldbeck, Harry Ruskin, Max Brand, Lawrence P. Bachmann
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Ray June
Elmo Veron
Department Leadership Roster
Harold S. Bucquet
Director
Willis Goldbeck
Screenplay
Harry Ruskin
Screenplay
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Original Music Composer
Ray June
Director of Photography
Elmo Veron
Editor
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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MGM's 6-film Dr. Gillespie Series Ranked from Best to Worst
After booting Lew Ayres out of the series, top billing was turned over to Lionel Barrymore's Dr. Leonard B. Gillespie for six more movies. Though there are most definitely enjoyable moments in these later films, something is noticeably missing without Lew Ayres. I might even go so far as to say that the series lost part of its original spunk, since young Dr. Kildare is no longer around to spar with Gillespie, and none of his 'replacements' even come close. But Lionel always delivers, in each and every scene he gets, in spite of the fact that some of said scenes are over the top corny. All that said, Gillespie was, from the beginning, the best thing about the series.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Calling Dr. Gillespie
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What is Calling Dr. Gillespie about?
Dr. Kildare's friend Dr. Gillespie is called in to investigate when a young man suffering from mental problems disappears on a killing spree.
Who directed Calling Dr. Gillespie?
Calling Dr. Gillespie was directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
Who stars in Calling Dr. Gillespie?
The principal cast of Calling Dr. Gillespie includes Lionel Barrymore, Philip Dorn, Donna Reed, Phil Brown, Nat Pendleton.
When was Calling Dr. Gillespie released and how long is it?
Calling Dr. Gillespie was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Calling Dr. Gillespie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Calling Dr. Gillespie was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof.
Is Calling Dr. Gillespie based on a book or true story?
Calling Dr. Gillespie is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Max Brand".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Calling Dr. Gillespie?
Calling Dr. Gillespie holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).